What steps can you take to focus more on eternal treasures this week? Key Verse Luke 12:33: “Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.” Why Eternal Treasures Matter – Matthew 6:19-20 affirms that earthly stores decay, but heavenly stores endure. – 1 Peter 1:4 highlights “an inheritance imperishable, undefiled, and unfading.” – Hebrews 13:14 reminds us, “For here we do not have a permanent city, but we are looking for the city that is to come.” Practical Ways to Lean into Luke 12:33 This Week • Declutter with purpose: choose one item each day to give away, blessing someone in need (Acts 20:35). • Redirect spending: postpone a non-essential purchase and channel that money to gospel-centered mercy work (2 Corinthians 9:7-8). • Schedule generosity: mark a calendar reminder to check on a struggling family or ministry and provide specific help. • Invest time, not just money: volunteer an hour you would normally spend on entertainment to serve (Galatians 5:13). • Speak of Christ: share the hope of salvation with one person this week—eternal treasure grows as souls are won (Proverbs 11:30). Guarding Contentment – Read Philippians 4:11-13 each morning; thank God aloud for three present blessings. – Memorize Proverbs 30:8-9 to keep desires measured. – Limit media that stirs envy; replace with worship or Scripture listening (Psalm 119:11). Living Generously, Not Recklessly – 1 Timothy 6:17-19 calls the wealthy to be “rich in good works,” laying up “a firm foundation for the future.” – Budget firstfruits giving before any discretionary spending. – Partner with accountability: share your giving goals with a trusted believer so zeal stays consistent (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). Keeping Heaven in View Daily • Morning: set mind “on things above” (Colossians 3:1-2) by reading a short passage about Christ’s return (e.g., Revelation 21). • Midday: pause for a two-minute thank-you for the cross, reminding yourself that eternal life is secured (John 6:47). • Evening: journal one act of obedience God enabled today; praise Him that it is “fruit that abounds to your account” (Philippians 4:17). Weekly Checklist – [ ] Gave something tangible away – [ ] Funded a gospel/mercy effort – [ ] Served with my time – [ ] Shared the gospel – [ ] Practiced daily heaven-minded moments “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Luke 12:34). Set the heart first, and the treasure gladly follows. |
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